The Goldbrick

Effects: How does my child’s behavior affect other people at home and in school?

• Parents must devote extra time and attention to dealing with this behavior.
  
  
• Conscientious children question their principles when they see this child achieve while expending no effort.
  
  
• At school, class is interrupted.
  
  
• A negative attitude is created.
  
  
• Apparent importance of work is diminished.
  
  
• Parents' efforts are demeaned.
  
  
• Parents become frustrated and very angry.